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Dewelē, Ethiopia

Somali · Ethiopia

Dewelē is a small town in Somali, Ethiopia with a population of 3,357. Elevation: 2,946 ft (898 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,357 Population 173/sq mi density
2,946 ft Elevation 898 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Addis Ababa Timezone

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About Dewelē

Dewele is a town in Ethiopia, near to the Ethiopia and Djibouti border. Located in the Sitti Zone in the Somali Region the town has a longitude and latitude of 11°2′N 42°37′E with an elevation of 898 meters above sea level.

People

Population3,357
Density173/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation2,946 ft (898 m)
Population3,357
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation2,946 ft (898 m)
Coordinates11.0347°, 42.6314°
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Country🇪🇹 Ethiopia
State / ProvinceSomali
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dewelē

Dewelē is a small town in Ethiopia (Somali) with a population of 3,357. The city sits at an elevation of 2,946 feet (898 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa.

Dewelē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,946 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Ethiopia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,946 ft (898 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates11.0347°N, 42.6314°W
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below Ethiopia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 28, 2025.

Mar 5, 1992 4 km WSW of Arta, Djibouti M6.2 57 km
Apr 11, 1994 6 km SSW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.9 82 km
Mar 16, 1993 19 km ESE of Gâlâfi, Djibouti M5.6 96 km
Apr 24, 1994 14 km W of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.6 76 km
Mar 9, 1997 41 km SE of Obock, Djibouti M5.5 124 km
Jan 25, 2024 27 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M5.4 112 km
Mar 8, 1997 21 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 105 km
Jan 4, 2004 7 km NE of Djibouti, Djibouti M5.4 91 km
Jan 3, 2004 10 km NNE of Goubétto, Djibouti M5.2 69 km
Nov 2, 2001 22 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 104 km
Aug 9, 2002 42 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.2 141 km
Aug 2, 2011 34 km WNW of Baki, Somalia M5.0 128 km
Apr 29, 2008 16 km SE of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 82 km
Feb 26, 2007 Ethiopia M5.0 121 km
Apr 29, 2008 11 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti M5.0 78 km
Mar 8, 1997 26 km ESE of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 130 km
Mar 9, 1997 14 km NNE of Loyada, Djibouti M4.9 96 km
Jan 10, 1992 45 km SSW of Dorra, Djibouti M4.9 87 km
Apr 14, 2017 16 km SSW of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 111 km
Apr 14, 2017 21 km SSE of Obock, Djibouti M4.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ardoukoba Fissure vent(s) 298 m (978 ft) 1978 63 km
Dama Ali Shield 1,068 m (3,504 ft) 1631 113 km
Gabillema Stratovolcano 1,459 m (4,787 ft) Unknown 149 km
Manda-Inakir Fissure vent(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) 1928 157 km
Gufa Volcanic field 600 m (1,969 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
June 89°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest
July 87°F (31°C) 1.0 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest

Dewelē has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Dewelē

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Dewele - - - -
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Train Stations in Dewelē

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dewele
Dewele customs and imigration
Gare des douanes et de l'immigration de Dewele
railway station Dewele

Airports Near Dewelē

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Djibouti-Ambouli AirportJIBLarge Airport
Ali-Sabieh AirportAIISmall Airport
Chabelley Airport-Small Airport
Dikhil Airport-Small Airport
Holhol Airport-Small Airport
Moucha AirportMHISmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation
898 m (2,946 ft)

🇪🇹 About Ethiopia

Capital Addis Ababa
Population 109,224,559
Area 1,127,127 km²
GDP (USD) $135,874,093,202
GDP per capita $1,056
HDI 0.492
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Internet users 16.7%
Urban population 23.1%
Currency ETB (Birr)
Languages Amharic
Calling code +251
TLD .et
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dewelē

What is the population of Dewelē?

Dewelē has a population of 3,357 residents and is located in Ethiopia. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dewelē?

Dewelē has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.

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